John Tyson Quotations

Unfortunately, it will be impossible to complete the cash tender offer by the 28th. IBP continues to work with the SEC to resolve their accounting issues. After that work is complete, we will determine what effect these matters will have on our deal.

We're saddened by the devastation left by this powerful storm and have joined others across the country in the effort to help those people whose lives have been disrupted,

We regret the disruption the closings will cause our team members and these two outstanding plant communities, which both have a long history in the meatpacking industry.

We're pleased to be part of this effort, especially in the state of Mississippi where we employ more than 5,000 Tyson Team Members.

Our chicken segment generated solid results and prepared foods improved, while pork struggled and beef further deteriorated, producing significant operating losses.

Overall, I am very pleased with the performance of our company in this historically difficult quarter and with the progress we've made on the integration to date,

Recent declines in international demand for chicken coupled with greater than expected domestic supply will dramatically impact the projected performance of our chicken segment.

Without a doubt, we faced our share of challenges in 2005, but we've also seen strong indicators that show our strategy is working. We're optimistic because we have the right strategy and the right people coming together.

We entered fiscal 2006 knowing market conditions would be difficult, especially early in the year. During the first quarter, our chicken segment generated solid results and prepared foods improved, while pork struggled and beef further deteriorated, producing significant operating losses.

Thousands of producers prefer to sell cattle through marketing agreements, rather than in the cash market. The decisions in this case allow them to continue this practice, which they believe is more efficient and rewards them for raising cattle that produce the beef consumers demand.

We are satisfied that IBP's accounting issues have been resolved, and have every confidence in (IBP's) management team, ... We look forward to their contribution as we work together to run the world's premier protein provider.

We are gratified by the Supreme Court's decision in this case. This means U. S. cattle producers will continue to have the freedom to market cattle the way they want. It also proves our livestock buying practices are proper.

We recognize the importance of being a responsible corporate citizen. This report charts our efforts as we seek to do what's right for all our stakeholders. It describes precisely how we provide safe food to the marketplace, serve as stewards for the animals, land and environment and act as partners in our communities. It also explains how we treat people, including our Team Members, consumers, suppliers and the communities where we live and operate.

We're excited about proceeding with this project, which represents another monumental step in the evolution of our case ready meats business,

While our performance was at the high end of our previous guidance, we clearly did not perform to our potential, ... Our focus is on improving our operational execution and expense management to more fully benefit from our improving sales mix. We simply have to get more money to the bottom line.

We've worked hard over the past year to try to keep these plants open and I appreciate everyone's efforts. However, we've concluded we can operate more efficiently by permanently consolidating operations.

We will get a seasonal balance come May, June. It is going to get better. We're in a tough curve, and that's why you'll see us going to step on the accelerator when we come out of that curve.

We said the second quarter would be very tough, and it was even tougher than we anticipated.

We will have the ability to take advantage of our strengths to service the consolidating food service marketplace. We can take and match our efficiencies and our services to meet a changing landscape.

While we expected tough and uncertain conditions ... it has been far more difficult than we previously projected.

While the storm that hit this region was overwhelming, so has been the outpouring prayer and support from people around the country for those in need,

We simply cannot endorse a decision to complete the transaction under the facts as we understand them today. My decision today was based on what I felt was in the best interest of our Company and its shareholders.

Based on first-cut guidance from folks in Washington, we don't see it as an issue, ... There are a lot of other competitors out there... there are a lot of folks out there servicing the great American consumer. I don't anticipate any challenge, but that's to be seen.

Consequently, whether intended or not, we believe Tyson Foods Inc. was inappropriately induced to enter into the Merger Agreement, ... Further, we believe IBP cannot perform under the Merger Agreement.

The short term will be difficult due to international demand and domestic supply issues.

This disaster especially hits home to us, since those affected include thousands of Tyson Team Members who live in Mississippi.

All of his other body systems have stabilized very nicely, his kidneys have recovered nicely and really we're left with a long neurological recovery, ... We would love it to be short, but I suspect it's going to be months to see how far he can come.

As promised earlier the quarter would be very tough, and it proved tougher than expected.

It makes good business and social sense for our company to help power not only the United States Olympic Committee but also the dreams, aspirations and preparations of the U.S. Olympic athletes. We'll be an active sponsor, providing support to future U.S. Olympians at the grassroots level and building awareness of the important role protein plays in a healthy and balanced diet for people at all levels of the activity spectrum.

The beef segment suffered from low capacity utilization and declining boxed beef prices. The negative effect of high live cattle prices and lower sales was made worse by interruptions in export markets.

This is a unique opportunity for Tyson foods, the number one company in the chicken category, and the folks at IBP, who are the number one in the beef and pork industry, ... Seldom do you get the chance to put the leaders together in an industry and then move forward.

I?m pleased with progress this plant has made since beginning production six weeks ago.

Home is a great place for him. The smells of home ... can stimulate memories and stimulate the mind and being around his siblings and his own environment, I think it's a good place for him.